This position is responsible for electrical maintenance and repair of production equipment in a multi-purpose soybean processing facility.

Essential Job Functions:

Repair and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical equipment
Ability to use a variety of hand and power tools
Thorough understanding and a leader in good electrical safety practices and regulations
Operates electrical test equipment including VOM, megger and amprobe
Performs preventive maintenance & troubleshoots motor control & lighting systems
Understands three phase motors: starter sizes, changing overloads & heaters, wiring terminations, phase rotations, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting & repair
PLC main components familiarization, system troubleshooting, installation, & repair
Interprets instrumentation schematics/symbols installation, troubleshoot & repair
Uses HMI screens to troubleshoot & understand process controls
Understands AC motor / VFD theories: VFD sizing, control wiring, installation & configuration, parameter modifications, VFD troubleshooting & maintenance
Install electrical conduit, cable trays, wiring, and electrical equipment in field as part of this expected skill of the craft function
Ability to determine and install small three phase transformers (sizing & wiring)
Understands fuse, wire and overload sizing
Basic understanding of various electrical controls and ability to interpret electrical schematics & symbols
Basic understanding of the National Electrical Code
Understands basic computer operating skills and is teachable on how to utilize a computer laptop to interface with plant PLCs / VFDs / Servos of various types
Understands building emergency lighting battery UPS systems and inverter controls

Skill / Experience Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED required
Minimum of 5 years of related experience preferred
Associates degree and / or Technical Certification preferred
Working knowledge of Electrical Hazardous Area Classifications (Class I & Class II) is a plus
Ability to determine and install small three phase transformers (sizing & wiring)
Understands fuse, wire and overload sizing
Basic understanding of various electrical controls and ability to interpret electrical schematics & symbols
Basic understanding of the National Electrical Code
Understands basic computer operating skills and is teachable on how to utilize a computer laptop to interface with plant PLCs / VFDs / Servos of various types
Understands building emergency lighting battery UPS systems and inverter controls

Other Work Schedule and Qualification Requirements:

Must be willing to participate in rotating team on-call schedule
Must be willing to adjust to varying workloads and schedules
Must have a basic understanding of industrial plant electric distribution systems
Must have a basic understanding of industrial plant control systems
Must have a basic understanding of the NFPA 70E and 70B Codes (safety and testing)
Must be able to run rigid and flex conduit in the field as skill of the craft
Must have a safe work history
Must be willing to take direction and work as a team player with others is required including peer technicians, mechanics, engineering, and contractors

Physical Work and Environment Requirements:

Must be able to tolerate soybean and dust as possible allergens at a soybean processing plant
Required to work indoors and outdoors in extreme temperatures depending on the season
Ability to work tolerate working at various heights as required on man lifts
Ability to learn forklift and JLG operation and safety procedures
Normal color vision

Bunge (NYSE: BG) is a world leader in sourcing, processing and supplying oilseed and grain products and ingredients. Founded in 1818, Bunge's expansive network feeds and fuels a growing world, creating sustainable products and opportunities for more than 70,000 farmers and the consumers they serve across the globe. The company is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri and has 25,000 employees worldwide who stand behind more than 350 port terminals, oilseed processing plants, grain facilities, and food and ingredient production and packaging facilities around the world.

Bunge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or military or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Bunge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled